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Hornets star LaMelo Ball injured in NBA preseason game against Wizards. What we know.

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Just when the Charlotte Hornets welcomed a much-needed face with open arms, they watched their most exciting player exit with an injury in the second half.

Tribune News Service · Oct 11, 2022

Steve Clifford thinks one tweak can be game-changer for LaMelo Ball in new NBA season

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Kelly Oubre was describing the nuances of drawing contact on drives to the basket when he took a peek to his right and noticed LaMelo Ball waiting nearby.

Tribune News Service · Sep 28, 2022

Clifford’s edict as Hornets practice begins: Put winning over individual stats

CHARLOTTE, N.C. — Sitting in the very spot he plopped down in more than five months earlier following a disappointing season-ending defeat, Terry Rozier summarized things succinctly.

Tribune News Service · Sep 27, 2022

Steve Clifford Agrees to Return As Hornets Coach

Charlotte is bringing Clifford back for a second stint with the organization.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24, 2022

Report: Hornets to hire Steve Clifford for second stint as head coach

Clifford led the Hornets to two playoff appearances in five years from 2013-18.

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 24, 2022

Report: Former Hornets Coach Is Candidate for Job Once Again

Charlotte is still searching for a new head coach after Warriors assistant Kenny Atkinson backed out of the job on June 18.

Sports Illustrated · Jun 24, 2022

Report: Steve Clifford has emerged as candidate to return to Hornets

Could Michael Jordan bring a familiar face on the bench back to Charlotte?

USA Today Sports Media Group · Jun 23, 2022

Demand for food relief soars as COVID, inflation and natural disasters pile pressure on the vulnerable

Australia’s major food banks are reporting huge need, with many who have never needed their services before reaching out for help

The Guardian - AU · May 14, 2022

Kings formally announce hiring of coach Mike Brown, one of NBA’s ‘premier defensive minds’

Winning and defense have been two of the biggest problems for the Kings over the course of their NBA-record 16-year playoff drought. They think Mike Brown can help them in both areas.

Tribune News Service · May 10, 2022

Kings crown Mike Brown: Sacramento hires Golden State Warriors’ assistant as head coach

Eleven coaches have tried and failed to bring a winning brand of basketball back to Sacramento since Rick Adelman led the Kings to their last playoff appearance in 2006.

Tribune News Service · May 9, 2022